Our goal as anesthesiologists is to both alleviate pain and to keep the patient and baby safe. We need to anticipate any complications that could jeopardize the safety of the patient and baby on the day of delivery. We also want patients to be aware of these potential challenges in advance so they are not caught by surprise if something changes during delivery.

There's a wide variety of people who will help you safely welcome your baby into the world. A midwife explains the key players and their role in your labor and delivery team.

Is permanent birth control, such as a tubal sterilization, tubal ligation, or getting your tubes tied a good option for you? An OB/GYN answers common questions about the risks and benefits of sterilization.

Terri Burgess, RN has worked on the maternity unit at South Shore Hospital for more than 30 years. She also welcomed her own triplets back in 2004. Here's her advice for moms of multiples.

Induction is an attempt to imitate natural labor and birth by causing contractions of the uterus. South Shore Health's experts answer your questions about the induction process.

As Weymouth resident Esther Nganga sat holding her beautiful 11-week old son, Jabari, she laughed recalling her initial skepticism of having a midwife birthing experience. “Growing up in Kenya, I always heard tales of midwives—tales of women laboring and giving birth without the option for pain intervention,” Esther said.

Staying active—or getting into fitness routine for the first time—is a great way to maintain your health and improve the health of your baby. Learn more about the benefits.

Toward the end of pregnancy, the mucus plug may make an appearance. Learn more about the mucus plug and what it means for your pregnancy.

One grateful South Shore family thanks the lifesaving team at South Shore Hospital that brought their son, Charlie, safely into the world. See their story.